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Ebonyi: Priests, three others freed by kidnappers

By Ike Nnachi Abakaliki (ikengaonline.com) Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Catholic priest kidnapped on Monday in Ebonyi has regained freedom. Also, three other individuals who were kidnapped...

Ekiti APC Chairman grabbed by kidnappers

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti state Mr.Paul OOmotoshohas been grabbed by kidnappers. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Segun Dipe, said...

Multiple Abuja stabbings: Police announce arrest in one case as fear grip residents

Amidst a rash of stabbings in the Federal Capital City, the centre of Nigeria's political power, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Police Command has announced...

Two shot as armed robbers storm Emir of Minna palace, snatch staff salaries

The sanctity and serenity of the palace of the paramount ruler of Minna, the Niger State capital, was Tuesday breached following the shooting of...

Disturbing video of policemen almost running over handcuffed man: IGP orders men to Abuja

Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has asked that the policemen who drove a mini-van over a handcuffed man report to the...

Hunger in the North-East: 4.3m people in severe hunger – UN official

A sad picture of the hunger and malnutrition in the three north-eastern states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa has been painted by the United...

How gunmen killed two, kidnapped nine burial guests, tortured & released with a message – Victim 

Gunmen operating at Imo axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway reportedly kidnapped nine Enugu-bound passengers, killed two and robbed others of their valuables. The victims,...

Sokoto Governor calls for calm as another alleged blasphemer bludgeoned to death

Following the brutal killing of a butcher for alleged blasphemy in the Sokoto Market, the State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has called on the...

Anambra govt, Police mum as gangs peg funeral guests in Anambra at 20, lock out security operatives

The Anambra State Government and the Police are still inexplicably silent over reports that unknown gunmen have warned residents of two communities that if...

Nemesis: Killer of PDP Women leader in Kogi, others, gunned down

A combined team of security forces has neutralised a notorious gang leader, Kabir Bala, after a gun battle that lasted hours and caused traffic...

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